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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.48, 1,070.64 and 672.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.48, 1,070.64 and 672.39 is: 1,010.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.48 : 1,070.64 = 672.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.48/1,070.64 = 672.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.48x = 1,070.64 × 672.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.48x = 719,887.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,887.63/712.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.40

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